Which books belong in the Bible? Scripture’s canon rests on divine inspiration, prophetic authority, apostolic witness, and recognition.
The Canon: Which Books Belong?
Beyond the Canon: Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphical Writings in Old Testament Studies
How apocryphal and pseudepigraphical writings illuminate Old Testament language, history, and transmission without redefining Scripture.
What Role Does the Apocrypha Play in Christian Theology?
Explore the intriguing place of Apocrypha in Christian tradition, its acceptance, and its historical significance.
The New Testament Apocrypha
Uncover the mysteries of the New Testament Apocrypha. Explore their historical and religious significance in early Christianity.
The Old Testament Apocrypha
Explore the significance and historical context of the Apocrypha. Discover what these ancient writings reveal about biblical history.
Unveiling the Truth: The Apocrypha—An In-Depth Examination
The Apocrypha contains valuable history and later religious traditions, but it lacks the prophetic and apostolic authority of inspired Scripture.
What is the Bible Canon, and How Can We Know Which Books to Include?
The Bible canon contains the inspired books Jehovah authorized through prophets and apostles and His people recognized rather than created.
The Canon of the Scriptures
The biblical canon was authorized by Jehovah and recognized through prophetic truth, apostolic authority, and consistent inspired teaching.
The Old and New Testaments Apocrypha—of God or of Men?
Apocrypha most commonly refers to disputed books that Protestants reject and Roman Catholics and Orthodox communions accept into the Old Testament. The word Apocrypha means “hidden” or “doubtful.” So those who accept these documents prefer to call them “deuterocanonical,” or books of “the second canon.”
